I watched "Roxanne Roxanne" on NETFLIX — I loved it! She comes from my era of Hip Hop. I have fond memories of seeing her perform many times in NYC. I also played her records on my "KFOX Freshtracks" Hip Hop radio show in Seattle. I had no clue that she came from a very abusive childhood. There was a lot of domestic violence, which many of us can relate to.

This movie took me back! You get to see the beginning careers of MC Shan, Marley Marl, Biz Markie, Sparky Dee,Nas & The Guardian Angels. What I found dope was that they played two west coast classic cuts from Egyptian Lover, ”My Beats Go Boom" & "Egypt Egypt”. I don't remember the west getting any east coast radio love during those years. I highly recommend watching it.

In addition, Rap Attack's own DJ 3rd Rail's "Dedicated" Hip Hop vinyl radio mixshow will play tribute to Roxanne Shante' and the Juice Crew on 4/9/18 this Sun-Mon 12 midnight-5am CST from Chicago's WNUR 89.3fm (www.wnur.org). The first part of the show will be strictly Roxanne Shante. The rest of the show will be Juice Crew Cold Chillin' members Marley Marl, MC Shan, MastaAce, Craig G, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane.

First of all I want to thank all of you for your messages which continue to provide such comfort. I love hearing all of your unique memories of the times in your life that were shared in some way with my brother.Following are the details for Cameron’s memorial service. This will be a simple gathering to reflect upon our memories and to support one another as we experience our loss. I ask that everyone pray for comfort, love, peace and unity to be felt in abundance as we all gather together as one to celebrate Cameron’s life.

DJ 3rd Degree’s Fire Pick of the WeekWeek of April 2, 2018Thanks for continuing to support indie rap music and the Rap Attack DJ’s.Great production makes for a great song. When the first few notes or bars of a track grab you right away, you know the song’s gonna be great.This week’s fire pick fits that mold. “My Foundation” (Just Da Ill Music) is a brand new single just released by MicBles and features El Da Sensei (The Artifacts). As soon as you hit play, it really grabs you. When a wonderful loop sample of strings and keys start the track, you begin head-nodding right away. Then Mic jumps on and gets things going, rapping about how Hip Hop is the foundation for his life and how he loves this music. Mic really rocks the mic here, no pun intended! The hook of this song is produced like a DJ Premier-style chorus, with producer ScienceGreen cutting dope lyrical samples. Then the legend El Da Sensei rocks the track, giving you his take on the topic, HIP HOP! Both MC’s do a great job riding on this beat.The song is out now and, you can hear this track, along with others, on “The Coast to Coast Hip Hop Mix Show featuring DJ 3rd Degree” every week on www.endangeredspeciez.com.Go grab it if you can. If you need it, DJ’s, let us know!We got ya!!!Til next week . . .Peace!!DJ 3rd Degree

WHO'S LEGIT TO HIRE TO PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC TO RADIO?by DJ AdditionHere are some tips and suggestions when looking for the right kind of promoter for you. What are the key, definable attributes that matter most?

Networking skillsOne of the most impressive elements of a good radio promoter is how well they can network. Experience is a key factor.

Check their reputationLook around online at what other artists make of them. Search their name on social media and Google. Look for reviews on places like Linkedin. Having no reputation is often as bad as having a bad reputation.

You should hire the one that comes across from more than one source as a good, stand-up person. You don’t want to hire a promoter who lacks moral fiber.

Project updatesDo they give you analysis on feedback, actual playlists and charts, listening details, etc? If not, why not? It’s a major factor in your business.

ReceptionOne of the most annoying attributes of a radio promoter is when they don’t pick up the phone. Try and call a few promoters. See how fast they respond. Do they respond at all? Are they are slow getting back to you when you are paying them? That’s a definite warning sign that you might want to look elsewhere.

A good promoter will latch on like a piranha when you give them the chance to work. If they are slowly taking the work on with the promise of payment, think how slow they will be when they have your money.

Don’t put yourself in this awkward position. Instead, look for a radio promoter that you know can be trusted.

The above points are major factors, but the last one is something you should think of when making any new connection. How well do you get on? Is there a rapport and a general connection? And most important — is there trust?

On “Boblo Boat,” Royce warmly looks back at his childhood growing up in the D, a proud, blue collar city that has not always received the most positive of accolades. On the song, Royce transports listeners back to a time in the ‘80s when families could take a boat ride to Boblo Island and forget, for just a few hours, the stinging realities of life for black folks in Ronald Reagan’s greed-is-good America.Royce’s new album, Book of Ryan, will be released on May 4th.

Book of Ryan track list

1. Intro 2. Woke 3. My Parallel (skit) 4. Caterpillar 5. God Speed

6. Dumb7. Who Are You (skit)8. Cocaine9. Life is Fair10. Boblo Boat, featuring J. Cole

Jarrod Phillips Highlights the Launch of Figment Film Company by Optioning Morgan Carey's First Horror Screenplay!

Figment Film Company announces its creation and launch with its optioning of ‘Devil’s Hollow’, the first screenplay by Morgan Carey (brother of Mariah Carey) and his wife Ilaria. ‘Devil’s Hollow’ is a gothic horror story about a couple’s shocking discovery and their struggle to survive a multi-generational web of evil, greed, betrayal, celebrity and madness.Figment Film Company Founder and CEO, Jarrod Phillips,has long had his eye on the horror genre. “The mission of Figment Film Co is to produce compelling, quality films with great production value. After reading ‘Devil’s Hollow’, I knew it was the perfect project for us and wasted no time securing the option.”

Figment Film Co's mission directive is to make movies which Interrupt your Sleep, Disturb and Terrify Anyone with a Pulse!

It’s not Bruce Lee — it's Bruce Le! And this guy's body is Kung-Fu lethal! MVDEntertainment Group has re-released this 1980's DVD gem, “Bruce's Deadly Fingers!” After malicious deadly gangsters capture Bruce Le's ex-girlfriend, a young martial artist attempts to rescue her – and the late master's book containing lethal techniques for killing with one's fingers. A lot of Kung-Fu action-packed fight scenes going on — I absolutely love it! Clint Weiler

Catch RAP ATTACK's own SPEAKER CHILD at a city near you!

Prhyme drops the visual for their recently released single, "Rock It," a song in which Vibe praises "DJ Premier's signature scratches" and Royce 5’9"'s "top-notch wordplay." The duo comprised of Royce 5’9” and DJ Premier is set to release their highly anticipated sophomore project, PRhyme 2, on March 16th via PRhyme Records.Hypebeast calls “Rock It” a "hard-hitting record with a classic Hip-Hop sound" while Billboard states "If it's dope beats and dope rhymes that you are in search of, look no further than PRhyme 2."Called one of the best rap albums of 2014 by Rolling Stone, PRyhme’s debut self-titled album featured compositions from producer and composer Adrian Younge and high caliber features from Black Thought, Ab-Soul, Mac Miller, Common, Jay Electronica, Schoolboy Q and Killer Mike. This time around, Premier tapped Philadelphia composer and producer Antman Wonder to provide original music for Royce and Premier to sample.PRhyme 2 includes features from 2Chainz, Yelawolf, Cee-Lo and Dave East, who guests on the previously released single "ERA."

Boom! News Flash! For The Hip Hop Enthusiasts! I Have Been A Part Of Hip Hop Since It’s Birth. I Was Given The Title La Rock From A B-Boy I Danced With, His Name Was Skippy. The Year 1974-1975. My Apologies, I Cannot Be Exact.I Am Also Known As T Lyrics! I Am A Huge Fan Of Break Beats. I Have A Huge Collection.I’ve Traveled The World (Literally) On The Strength Of My Recordings. As Close As California As Far As Brazil! Europe! Sweden And Japan.

The Highlight Of My Life Is Happening Now. A Full Length Motion Picture Is Being Produced Which Will Cover My Life Story!

T La Rock, Nasty-Nes & Greg Nice

HIP HOP LEGEND LOVE BUG STARSKI PASSES AT AGE 56by Jay QuanLove Bug Starskiwas right thereat the genesis of the subculture now known as Hip Hop, before it even had a name. With his Grandmother living only 4 blocks away from the Black Spade hotbed (Click pix/text for more, Click to get back)

known as the Bronx River Projects, he made friends early with architects like Kool D.J. D and AfrikaBambaataa. Starski was one of the first to D.J. and Emcee simultaneously, and even though he got his start right there at Bronx River, he also carried equipment and records for the late great Pete DJ Jones who played for a more mature crowd. The Grandmaster Flash, who studied Jones and was impressed with Jones’ ability to preview records via the cue button on his Clubman mixer, introduced Love Bug to Jones. Along with Keith Cowboy of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5, Love Bug is said to be one of the originators of the word “Hip Hop”. He rhythmically inserted it into his rhymes and used it as a segue, much in the style of Wonder Mike’s intro on the Sugar Hill Gangs’ “Rappers Delight”. It was Afrika Bambaataa who later used the words Hip Hop to describe the street artform, including Djing, B-Boying (breakdancing), Graffiti and Emceeing (rapping), but it was Keith Cowboy & Love Bug who are credited with the creation of the term.Sylvia Robinson, who started the first notable rap music label Sugar HillRecords,attended a birthday party at Harlem World for one of her nieces and this was the first time that she heard rap music This is also where she formulated the idea to commit the music to record, as a way to get herself and her stable of record labels (Stang, All Platinum and Turbo) out of debt. It was the Love Bug Starski that she witnessed that night. Master Gee of the Sugar Hill Gang told me that before there was a Sugar Hill Gang, Rappers Delight or even Sugar Hill Records as a name, Starski was the first Emcee to record for Sylvia. He actually rapped to the track that would become “Freedom” by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5.Lovebug Starsky would eventually record for Fever Records (run by SalAbbatiello,who owned and operated the infamous Disco Fever nightclub) as well as Tayster and Epic Records.He penned the title track for the soundtrack to the failed 80’s movie “Rappin’”. Lovebug Starski’s biggest hit and signature song is “Live At The Disco Fever” produced by the late great Larry Smith. “You’ve Gotta Believe”, which he recently remade, was a big hit as well. In addition to being an early Dj/Emcee, Starski was also one of the first to deliver an energetic stage show, using the entire stage when he performed. Love Bug was an extremely private and guarded person, who rarely gave interviews. Rest In Peace to one of the building blocks of the Hip Hop subculture.(Click anywhere on text to get back)

. . . to everyone from The Wing Luke Museum for letting me host the Bruce Lee exhibit on March 9th, 2018 and for the touching "Thank You" card. That evening meant so much to me. Together with the audience and my Jun Fan family, I got to honor both my hero Bruce Lee and my Sifu Taky Andrew Kimura. I feel truly blessed. Nasty-Nes

NEW WEEKLY LATE NIGHT SHOW PREMIERES THURSDAY, APRIL 12 ON COMPLEXComplex Networks is jumping into late night with ‘Open Late’ with PeterRosenberg, the first weekly late-night show for the Hip Hop generation. Hosted by the multi-media host and Hot 97 staple Peter Rosenberg, the new series premieres Thursday, April 12 at 10 PM EST on Complex. The show will air weekly from New York in front of a live studio audience.Known as one of the most outspoken radio personalities of the last 15 years both in Hip Hop and sports, Rosenberg has made headlines interviewing superstars from Jay Z to Mike Tyson. He'll bring his unique perspective to "Open Late" on topics ranging from pop culture to current events."I'm so excited to partner with Complex on this new venture! This is a show based on my passion for music, culture and politics that recognizes the diverse interests of the generation raised on Snoop Dogg and Outkast alongside the generation raised on Kendrick Lamar and J Cole," said Rosenberg."This is a really big deal for us," says Jack Erwin, Complex GM of Content. "Over the past few years we've developed a slate of programming that hits so many touch points in contemporary culture, in the formats best suited to really explore the things we love. Late night is a natural next frontier for us. There isn't a late night show that talks directly to our culture the way that Complex and Peter can, so there's no doubt that this will be something completely unique."Drawing inspiration from the classic late-night tradition, "Open Late" will bring together the most influential newsmakers and celebrities from Complex's world and will include exclusive musical performances throughout the season.The inaugural 12 episodes will be presented by Boost Mobile.The new series expands on a growing lineup of digital series on Complex including "Sneaker Shopping," "Complex Closets," "Complex Cover," "The Blueprint" and "Everyday Struggle."COMPLEX NETWORKS INQUIRIES:Robert AveryPETER ROSENBERG INQUIRIES: ChanelRae

DJ 3rd Degree’s Fire Pick of the WeekWeek of April 9, 2018Thanks for continuing to support indie rap music and the Rap Attack DJ’s. We here at RapAttackLives.com take pride in bringing you the best in rap music and the Hip-Hop culture. This week’s fire pick brings you a collab of epic proportions!This past week legendary NYC MC Kool Keith and his cohorts Dr.Octagon, DJ QBert and Dan The Automator released their brand new album titled “Moosebumps” (Bulk Recordings). Our feature single is “3030 Meets The Doc Pt. 1”, and has Dr. Octagon matching verbal blows with Deltron 3030 MC Del The Funky Homosapian. For those that aren’t up to speed, Deltron 3030 is made up of members Del, along with DJ KidKoala plus Dan The Automater. So, Dan is the link between the two.All of these members are North Cali legends, helping put the Bay Area on the map as the hub of amazing Hip Hop music.This track jumps off with Del on the mic, with an awesome synth bass and very simple drums banging in the back. Then Keith jumps in, with his iconic off-beat (but always on-beat) rhyme flow. This is a funky track with DJ’s Qbert and Kid Koala laying the track with epic scratches as the track fades out. The song is out now and, you can hear it, along with others, on “The Coast to Coast Hip Hop Mix Show featuring DJ 3rd Degree” every week on www.endangeredspeciez.com.Go grab it if you can. If you need it, DJ’s, let us know!We got ya!!!Til next week . . .Peace!!DJ 3rd Degree

He was a hugely popular EDM DJ, just 28 years old. Died today, April 20, 2018.

THE RAP ATTACK & THE HIGH CHILDREN POSSE

Arman, Jayson (The High Children), Nasty-Nes, Robbie Rob (The High Children), D-Tragic (KCSB-CA), DJ 3rd Degree (Coast2Coast Hip Hop show & The High Children), Peter (The High Children), Danny Dohrmann (The High Children) & Jamal (The High Children)

Proud of my Bay Area homegirl and mare', Rowbot! I've watched her come up from San Jose's KSJS as a RAP ATTACK DJ reporter and now blessing the entire Yay area on 106 KMEL — that's BIG! PinayPride4Life

I made a decision to stop smoking & stop doing drugs on April 14, 2004 — that was 14 years ago. I can never forget that day. Huge thanks to Suspens who drove me to the hospital as I was having a mild heart attack. Cigarettes, smoking meth, snorting — it will all catch up to you. I'm blessed to have survived and if you can relate, I hope you will survive too. I hope you get my message. Make your decision. No matter what your situation, help is available. I’m living proof. Nasty-Nes

It's the OFFICIALRapAttackLives.com Anthem and I encourage all you DJ's to show me love & play it on your show & mixtapes!It's by GUTTASLIM, called “#GoLive (RAPATTACK)” anthem.Here's the exclusive DownLoad link:https://bit.ly/2KaE81g

DJ 3rd Degree’s Fire Pick of the WeekWeek of April 23, 2018Thanks for continuing to support indie rap music and the Rap Attack DJ’s. We here at RapAttackLives.com take pride in bringing you the best in rap music and the Hip-Hop culture. This week’s fire pick brings you a collab of epic proportions!

Who is the hottest artist out on radio right now? No need to respond, just asking a rhetorical question! Arguably the hottest artist right now, male or female, is Cardi B. This female MC from The Bronx, born Belcalis Almanzar and professionally known as Cardi B, has exploded onto the scene. Just three years into her career, Cardi has released “Invasion of Privacy” (Atlantic Records), her debut major album.

The album is chock full of guest appearances from artists including Migos, Chance The Rapper, SZA, 21 Savage, YG and others. Production for Miss Cardi’s album was done by Murda Beats, 30 Roc, Boi-1da, FrankDukes and more. Cardi debuted at number one on Billboard’s Top 200 list. Her singles for the album are “Bodak Yellow”, “Bartier Cardi” ft. 21 Savage, “Be Careful” (my personal favorite) and “Drip” ft. Migos. This album has rap, latin, and trap beats, all flowing together. Her track “I Like It” takes PeteRodriguez’s 1967 song and flips it for a hot sizzling groove.

She can also flip it gangsta style as shown on her track with YG titled “She Bad”. It is dark and hard on the trap beat as both MC’s take it to the streets. Her single “Be Careful” is the latest one out. It has this really fun light vibe to it, with crossover appeal and a very catchy hook.

Cardi B shows off her diverse rhyme skills and, in my opinion, you are either going to like it or not. I think this girl has a future! Go grab it if you can. If you need it, DJ’s, let us know!We got ya!!!Til next week . . .Peace!!DJ 3rd Degree

SHOUT OUT TIZIMEHappy Birthday!

to DJ’s Walt Liquor & Nasty-Nes, both celebrating on Friday, April 27,

The Lost Scrolls Vol. 2 offers fans an exclusive look at 11 lost demos and remixes from the group's early output, from '96 to '99 when the group was but a trio consisting of rappers T3, Baatin and producer J Dilla. They were quickly heralded as worthy successors to A Tribe Called Quest.

The comparisons, although fitting, created a logical fallacy which in turn,landed Dilla the opportunity to work with his idols and many heavyweights in the industry. The Lost Scrolls Vol. 2 is a treat for Dilla fans worldwide.